Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Hi my name is Roger McAlister, Ray & Betty McAlister's son.
So sad to hear of Brians passing. To Lorna and family please accept my heart felt condolences.
I grew up at 'the rail' and have many fond memories of times with Aunty Phil and Uncle Harold and their three sons _and their B&W TV, the first in the area. I remember many games of tennis with Al, Ted, Lorna and of course Brian, who we all called 'Pancho' - (from Pancho Gonzales, a famous pro player from yesteryear). Brian had a lethal serve with a unique knee action that he delighted in bamboozling everyone with and always delivered with a broad grin. A wonderfully dry sense of humour and a kind demeanour are characteristics always displayed by Brian. For a time he used to work with my Dad at the steelworks as diesel drivers and they got on so well. I know Mum and Dad also held Brian in very high regard.
Now looking at his photo here on my computer I see an amazing resemblance to Aunty Phil, she was such a gentle, loving person and Brian shared her nature so closely.
So again Love to Lorna & Family with deepest sympathy. Roger McAlister (Bli Bli Qld)
